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AIRF RCE June 15, 2017 A suite farewell Mia Read-Jones IT’S NO secret that Raelene Hards was the heart of the mess at RAAF Base Glenbrook after dedicating 33 years to the heritage-listed former Lapstone Hill Hotel. Mrs Hards, who kept the mess functioning and had built great friendships in the Air Force community since 1983, retired on her 70th birthday on May 26 to focus on her family. Although Mrs Hards worked long days and nights, she said it never felt like she was working and she was always surrounded by amazing people she considered to be family. “It’s like a family here. With all the live-ins away from their families at home, I feel as if I am their surrogate mother,” she said. “The people that I work with and see throughout the day were the reason I got up in the morning.” Her role as mess manager deemed her responsible for the internal maintenance, hospitality, catering and coordination of all mess events. In her time at Glenbrook, Mrs Hards has seen 16 air commanders, organised up to four weddings a year, and managed about 40 mess balls. At the newly appointed DCAF’s Farewell Dining In on May 8, DCAF AVM Gavin Turnbull presented Mrs Hards with a “Hards Suite” sign. VIP Suite number 4 at Glenbrook is now named in her honour. This award is only normally available to officers with two stars or more but, given her dedication and significant impact on the people of Glenbrook, AVM Turnbull said she more than deserved it. “Raelene isn’t just part of the staff here; she is part of the Glenbrook family,” AVM Turnbull said. “The appointment of Raelene as a life-long honorary member of the Glenbrook Officers’ Mess could not be more deserved and I am thrilled to be the one to present her with this great honour.” Mrs Hards was surprised and overwhelmed by the honorary membership. “I was gobsmacked to tell you the truth, being a civilian I never expected to receive that sort of recognition,” she said. Mrs Hards has previously received a Silver Commendation for her achievements. DCAF AVM Gavin Turnbull presented Mrs Hards with a “Hards Suite” sign. Packageanewcar andsaveontax Did youknowthat youcan save thousands by salary packaging your next car? Let the experts at Fleet network takethe hassle out of car buying -we’ll source your car, pass on national fleet discounts and package allyourrunning costs, while yousaveontax. It’sworth acall– it’syour salary,after all. Personnel 17 Mention this 1300 738601 www.fleetnetwork.com.au/defence Fleet network PtyLtd. To qualify forthisoffer youmust mention this advertisement to Fleet network prior to thecompletion of your initial contract. Vehicle must be new and supplied by Fleet network. not valid in conjunction with any other current Fleet network offers. Employees should consult their employer’ssalary packaging policy before entering into acontract. *subject to Employerpolicy.Vehicle forillustration purposes only. advert when you enquireand get abonus Opia 2 Dash Cam or a Samsung 8” Tablet when your new vehicle is delivered!